The College of Social Work – The College of Social Work has been established following a major review of adults’ and children’s social work services in England by the Social Work Task Force.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) – If you apply for some jobs in England and Wales you can be asked to have a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Find out why checks are needed, what they are and what the check will involve.

Health and Care Professions Council – The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is the professional regulatory body all allied health professionals must register with in order to practise in the United Kingdom.